Jawbone UP

Jawbone UP have released the second version of their smart fitness wristband. Last year seen it’s launch just before an embarrassing product recall. With those problems fixed the company are adamant of success in 2013. The Jawbone UP can now be used with both Android and iOS devices.

The Jawbone UP helps you keep track of your physical activity, including the distance you’ve covered, potential calories you’ve burned, activity intensity and more. It also keeps track of your sleeping pattern, such as the hours slept. Since it comes with a vibrating motor, you can easily set it up so that it will alert you if you’ve been sitting on the couch for too long. Of course, this is just one of its many uses.

The app in combination with the wristband features:

✔ Track your sleep & physical activity
✔ Log your food & drink & track nutritional info
✔ Get insights to help you set & achieve your goals
✔ Set Smart Sleep Alarms to wake up refreshed
✔ Set Idle Alerts to remind you to move
✔ Team up with friends in the app and live better together
✔ Got your attention? Please note that the UP app only works on Android 4+ devices.

The UP should be making it’s way to stores soon, Jawbone have stated it will be available in Asia, Australia, and the Middle East next month. Meanwhile, those in Europe should already be able to purchase the UP bracelet in Apple stores. In the meantime you can purchase the Jawbone UP online.

Malcolm has been an engineer and tech writer for several years. He enjoys a variety of mobile devices from iPad to his Samsung Galaxy S3, he admits not straying as far as WP8. While not pawing over apps he can be found hacking the Rasberry PI and Lego Mindstorms to his own mobile masterplan.